Flatfish
Description
The flatfish is any of several saltwater fish of the family Heterosomata, which includes sole, flounder, sand dabs and halibut. These fish contain low to moderate amounts of lipids as compared to other fish.
Caloric Content
| 1 | |
| Calories: | 78 |
| Protein: | 16 gm |
| Carbohydrates: | 0 gm |
| Fiber: | 0 gm |
| Total fats: | 1 gm |
| Saturated fats: | .241 gm |
| Unsaturated fats: | .478 gm |
| Cholesterol: | 41 mg |
1. 3 ounces, 85 grams
Vitamin Content
| 1 | USRDA | |
| Vitamin A: | 28 | 5000 IU |
| Thiamine: | .076 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-2: | .065 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-6: | .177 | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12: | 1.29 | 6 mcg |
| Biotin: | - | 300 mcg |
| Niacin: | 2.46 | 20 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid: | .428 | 10 mg |
| Folic acid: | - | 400 mcg |
| Vitamin C: | - | 60 mg |
| Vitamin E: | - | 30 IU |
1. 3 ounces, 85 grams
Mineral Content
| 1 | USRDA | |
| Calcium: | 15 | 1000 mg |
| Copper: | .027 | 2 mg |
| Iron: | .3 | 18 mg |
| Magnesium: | 27 | 400 mg |
| Manganese: | .014 | n/a mg |
| Phosphorus: | 156 | 1000 mg |
| Potassium: | 307 | n/a mg |
| Selenium: | 30.4 | n/a mcg |
| Sodium: | 69 | n/a mg |
| Zinc: | .39 | 15 mg |
1. 3 ounces, 85 grams
Amino Acid Content
| 1 | |
| Tryptophan: | .179 gm |
| Threonine: | .702 gm |
| Isoleucine: | .738 gm |
| Leucine: | 1.3 gm |
| Lysine: | 1.47 gm |
| Methionine: | .474 gm |
| Cysteine: | .172 gm |
| Phenylalanine: | .626 gm |
| Tyrosine: | .541 gm |
| Valine: | .825 gm |
| Arginine: | .959 gm |
| Histidine: | .472 gm |
| Alanine: | .969 gm |
| Aspartic acid: | 1.64 gm |
| Glutamic acid: | 2.39 gm |
| Glycine: | .769 gm |
| Proline: | .566 gm |
| Serine: | .654 gm |
1. 3 ounces, 85 grams
References
Kirschmann, John D. Nutrition Almanac: Nutrition Search. McGraw-Hill: New York. 1990.
Kreutner, Patricia A. Nutrition In Perspective. Prentice-Hall: Englewood Cliffs. 1980.
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